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“I don’t need any help, I’ll be fine”

“I’ll call Carrick,” he said firmly “And Thea?”

“Yes?”

“Your ass is toast tonight”

The call ended and she shook her head Yep Arrogant and overprotective Those were Malone traits Not that Carrick couldn’t be just as protective He just tended to be more reasonable

As she pulled up outside the school, her phone rang Carrick

“Hey,” she said “You really don’t have to come with me”

“I’ll be there in fifteen,” he told her “Wait for me”

She let out a sigh “I can’t wait for you”

“Thea, wait foryou tonight”

“Fine See you soon”

Christ alhty She clihest safety rating possible Jardin had presented it to her the day after they arrived

She leaned against her car to wait for Carrick It was ridiculous

“Thea”

She froze at that raspy voice A racking cough filled the air She turned to find her father stu toward her He looked like shit and his stench reached her before he did She stepped back fro him to touch her